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Rustic Fresh Cherry Galette with Vanilla Bean

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A simple and soulful rustic cherry galette featuring fresh cherries and fragrant vanilla bean, wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion and approachable for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 3 cups (about 450 g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • Seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling on crust)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut or pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  2. Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing gently until dough starts to clump. Press dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sugar, vanilla bean seeds, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon if using. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rough 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  5. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon cherry filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over cherries, pleating as needed.
  6. Beat egg and brush over exposed dough edges. Sprinkle coarse sugar over crust.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and cherries are bubbly. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.
  8. Cool galette on baking sheet for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Chill dough at least 30 minutes before rolling. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly. Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours.

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Keywords: cherry galette, rustic galette, vanilla bean dessert, fresh cherry dessert, flaky crust, easy baking, homemade galette

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